KANKF (Kaneka) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.42 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — Near Median

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KANKF Kaneka Corp KANKF
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Price $30.28
GF Value $23.73
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What is Kaneka Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Kaneka KANKF 79 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.42 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates KANKF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.73. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,279 Chemicals companies, Kaneka ranks better than 78.89% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), Kaneka's current share price is $30.275. Kaneka's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $71.81. Kaneka's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.42.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kaneka's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

KANKF' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27   Med: 0.41   Max: 0.76
Current: 0.49

During the past years, Kaneka's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.76. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.41.

KANKF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
78.89% of 1279 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.32 vs KANKF: 0.49

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Kaneka's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $21.680. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $71.81 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kaneka  (OTCPK:KANKF) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Kaneka Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Kaneka Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kaneka's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Kaneka Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Kaneka Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.40 0.36 0.38 0.35 0.42

Kaneka Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.35 0.36 0.38 0.39 0.42

KANKF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kaneka's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Kaneka Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kaneka's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kaneka's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Kaneka Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Kaneka's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=30.275/71.81
=0.42

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Kaneka's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Kaneka's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=21.68/112.7000*112.7000
=21.680

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Kaneka Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 19.456 98.100 22.352
201609 19.826 98.000 22.800
201612 17.885 98.400 20.484
201703 18.664 98.100 21.442
201706 19.703 98.500 22.543
201709 20.308 98.800 23.165
201712 20.744 99.400 23.520
201803 21.584 99.200 24.521
201806 21.084 99.200 23.953
201809 20.881 99.900 23.556
201812 21.915 99.700 24.773
201903 21.015 99.700 23.755
201906 21.085 99.800 23.810
201909 21.490 100.100 24.195
201912 21.399 100.500 23.997
202003 21.180 100.300 23.798
202006 18.022 99.900 20.331
202009 20.282 99.900 22.881
202012 22.802 99.300 25.879
202103 21.934 99.900 24.744
202106 22.791 99.500 25.815
202109 23.055 100.100 25.957
202112 23.959 100.100 26.975
202203 23.580 101.100 26.286
202206 21.996 101.800 24.351
202209 19.847 103.100 21.695
202212 20.707 104.100 22.418
202303 21.480 104.400 23.188
202306 19.865 105.200 21.281
202309 19.473 106.200 20.665
202312 20.758 106.800 21.905
202403 20.292 107.200 21.333
202406 19.976 108.200 20.807
202409 21.760 108.900 22.519
202412 21.240 110.700 21.624
202503 21.628 111.100 21.939
202506 21.793 111.700 21.988
202509 21.401 112.000 21.535
202512 20.657 113.000 20.602
202603 21.680 112.700 21.680

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.42 mean?
Kaneka (KANKF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.42 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kaneka and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, Kaneka's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaneka ranks #270 out of 1279 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is Kaneka's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Kaneka's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.42 is near median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 0.76. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32. Kaneka's value of 0.42 is 68.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaneka ranks #270 out of 1279 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kaneka has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaneka's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kaneka ranks #270 out of 1279 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Kaneka in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32. Kaneka's value of 0.42 is 68.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Kaneka's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 1.32, Kaneka has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.32, based on 1,279 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kaneka's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.42 is 68.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kaneka and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaneka's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaneka stock overvalued right now?
Kaneka (KANKF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.42. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.73, compared to a current price of $30.28 — trading 27.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 68.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.32. Kaneka's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kaneka (KANKF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.42 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Kaneka (KANKF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaneka stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $30.28 is trading 27.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.73.

Key valuation signals for KANKF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.42 (near median its 10-year median of 0.41)
  • GF Value™: $23.73 vs. price of $30.28 (27.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.2% below the Chemicals median (#270 of 1279)

No single metric tells the full story. See the KANKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kaneka Business Description

Other Exchanges 4118:JapanKKA:Germany
Address 3-2-4, Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-8288
Kaneka Corp manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, plastics, and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into seven segments based on product type. The foodstuffs segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells margarine, shortening, bakery yeast and spices. The chemicals segment sells polyvinyl chloride used in pipes and flooring. The functional and expandable products segments sell polystyrene- and silicone-based products. The life science products segment sells medical devices, which include balloon catheters for vessel stenosis, and pharmaceutical ingredients. The electronic products segment sells heat resistant films and optical materials. The synthetic fibers segment sells fibers used to make apparel. The majority of revenue comes from Japan.
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